Let's DO THIS!
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Did day 4 today. Its been 3 hours or so since I did it and this is the first time I've felt it in my triceps and the sides of my back. Though that could have been the result of the cxworks class I did right after. Phew!0
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Thursday was my day 3 and that Jillian woman didn't get the best of me. I owe it to the wonderful suggestion of using running in place while doing the upper body work instead of regular jumping jacks. Thank you, nice person. It looks like I may make it through the whole 30 days (just a day behind).0
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done! And because I have only 3lbs dumbbells I did some of the exercises with my 8kg(16lbs) kettle bell... o o...0
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Day 3 done, even after Thanksgiving meal... ugh, but I got through it! I found that when doing the horrid jump rope move it helps to shift your weight from side to side. It takes some of the stress off of the joints.0
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Day 5 done. It is getting easier. It's not easy by any stretch, but *easier*. Sure, still sweatin' buckets and panting like crazy, but it's getting easier. Halfway through Level One. Then I'm sure I'll be in for a major shock as I start Level Two in 5 more days. But I'm pushing through!
I don't know if I'm doing crunches quite right though...I think there might be too much neck involved. Any suggestions? (Other than "use your abs"? LOL!)
I like the suggestion of jogging in place with JJ arms for jumping jack substitution because my knees are starting to be unhappy. Jump rope doesn't seem to be as bad though. But what a great idea for a JJ substitution.
I've also gone from doing wall push-ups to doing knee push-ups. Upped my dumbbell weight today, and only took one 5-second rest.
I ended up getting a thicker-than-yoga-mat mat and still have to put a bit of a blanket under where my sacrum/tailbone hit the floor because of my back issues, but changing the mat has helped a lot.
We're doing it, guys! We rock! :bigsmile:0 -
Day 3 done, even after Thanksgiving meal... ugh, but I got through it! I found that when doing the horrid jump rope move it helps to shift your weight from side to side. It takes some of the stress off of the joints.
I do that too. The jump rope is hard on the calves. I also find that landing with my knees bent brings it into my quads more and helps the calves from getting tired.0 -
Day 5 done. It is getting easier. It's not easy by any stretch, but *easier*. Sure, still sweatin' buckets and panting like crazy, but it's getting easier. Halfway through Level One. Then I'm sure I'll be in for a major shock as I start Level Two in 5 more days. But I'm pushing through!
I don't know if I'm doing crunches quite right though...I think there might be too much neck involved. Any suggestions? (Other than "use your abs"? LOL!)
I like the suggestion of jogging in place with JJ arms for jumping jack substitution because my knees are starting to be unhappy. Jump rope doesn't seem to be as bad though. But what a great idea for a JJ substitution.
I've also gone from doing wall push-ups to doing knee push-ups. Upped my dumbbell weight today, and only took one 5-second rest.
I ended up getting a thicker-than-yoga-mat mat and still have to put a bit of a blanket under where my sacrum/tailbone hit the floor because of my back issues, but changing the mat has helped a lot.
We're doing it, guys! We rock! :bigsmile:
Amazing progress! For crunches, see if you can find a conformable angle for your neck and look and the same spot on the ceiling. It should help stabilize.0 -
Day four marks first day of two days in a row. Not much more endurance at this point so don't know if I'll be ready for level two in six days. Feel like it's bad for my heart to go straight from jumping rope down to the floor for stomach. All other workouts I've done has a cool down so that it's not hard on your heart to go from a lot of movement to nothing in one second. Should I be concerned about this because I thought that was pretty standard.0
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I've done 5 days in a row. have a daytrip to Chicago today, so not sure if I will be up for the workout when I get home late tonight- and I'm feeling zombie-ish now.... Slept through my alarm & on MFP while the coffee kicks in- just wanted to check in. I'll be off 2 days now on the 30-day challenge- but I am done w/ 5 days & I am feeling great- I still have to weigh & measure myself too. Perhaps I'll start over tomorrow. Not sure- anyways- I can tell a difference in my body, even though I was a glutton for the few days of Thanksgiving...
I'm really happy I'm in this group--challenge to keep me motivated & encouraged & accountable!
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Well... I feel a LOT behind everyone else when I look at our Shredder Board, but... slow and steady can still win *my* race, no?
Day one I was hot, red-faced, like jelly when I finished, taking shaky steps... and when I tried to take stairs the next morning, I almost collapsed! My legs were like rubber, and SO achy. By bedtime, I was sore around the ribs, too.
By day two, I talked my husband into doing the challenge with me (he's using canned veggies as his weights). I wasn't as hot, wasn't red-faced, but WoW... those muscles were screaming!
Day three was even better. I think this is going to be REALLY good for us. I'm still totally feeling it for the whole next day, but it's a good feeling - a feeling of accomplishment! Seven days to go!!
Good luck to all of you. This is for a GREAT cause!0 -
Got my day 6 and 7 in this morning! I did them back to back.
Yesterday would have been my day 6 but my workout time got bumped because someone was coming over unexpectedly (which normally is fine except yesterday afternoon and evening was spoken for), I had to jump in the shower quick before they arrived. I have to admit, I took longer than normal because its not my fav person in the world, when I got out hubby said she called and decided to do some other errands. GRR!! I didn't want to get all sweaty in the little time I had left because I wouldn't have had time for a second shower.
Anyway...left the house, plans fell through, got home very late and tired there was no way I could throw on Jillian.
This morning I got up and did a back to back workout to catch up.
I use the tips here form all of you to help through those really tough parts! The jump rope and sometimes during jumping jacks I step side to side.
Thinking ahead... This past summer hubby and I did 30 day shred off and on, we switched it up between the levels but only did level 3 once. I am a little afraid of what is to come in level 3!0 -
Well... I feel a LOT behind everyone else when I look at our Shredder Board, but... slow and steady can still win *my* race, no?
Day one I was hot, red-faced, like jelly when I finished, taking shaky steps... and when I tried to take stairs the next morning, I almost collapsed! My legs were like rubber, and SO achy. By bedtime, I was sore around the ribs, too.
By day two, I talked my husband into doing the challenge with me (he's using canned veggies as his weights). I wasn't as hot, wasn't red-faced, but WoW... those muscles were screaming!
Day three was even better. I think this is going to be REALLY good for us. I'm still totally feeling it for the whole next day, but it's a good feeling - a feeling of accomplishment! Seven days to go!!
Good luck to all of you. This is for a GREAT cause!
Great job on working yourself hard! And for getting hubby in on the challenge with you. It is nice to have support at home too!0 -
Got my day 6 and 7 in this morning! I did them back to back.
That's just crazy talk! But, I'm totally jealous of both your discipline and endurance...I'd still be a panting pile of mush if I tried back to back. Good work!!
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I never thought I'd say this, but today's workout was actually fun. I'm not near as winded as I was last Monday. Dog helped me balance during the quad stretches at the end. His head was just the right height to keep me from falling over
I'm too chicken to look ahead to see what Level 2 is like. I'll just stay here in my ignorant bliss, happy to be able to do the Level 1 workout with a smile on my face for the next couple of days.0 -
I'm back! I was taking 2 days 'off' and really enjoyed them! Now I'm looking forward to todays shred!
Have a great start in a new week!0 -
and done! Feeling sweaty, shaky and great!0
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Day 5 done. Missed yesterday due to being too busy. Will try each day this week except Wednesday and Saturday I am too busy.0
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Done Day 7 earlier today. I can feel a difference in my strength (getting off the couch, reaching things, etc), my clothing is starting to become looser again, and the workout is becoming easier. When I do it at the gym, I used 8lb weights for some of the exercises. The 5lb weights I have at home just are not heavy enough for my bicep curls. Only have one 10lb at home. Alternated the biceps using the 10lb.
So excited for Thursday when I finish Level 1! I have never done Level 2 before. I have watched it a few times and it looks tough!0 -
Day 8 - done.
Wow... it feels good.
Have a wonderful day everyone!0 -
For anyone who is still sore (or for future workout reference), here are a couple of things to try:
1. Oranges/Vitamin C - Yesterday on EverydayHealth.com I read that oranges help get rid of that after-workout pain. (For me, it's in my thighs...the squats, lunges/side lunges, and boxing in 30DS were some of the hardest moves for me.) Apparently the vitamin C in oranges is what does it. I'm not sure how true this is though, because I take vitamin C pills every day, and I was QUITE sore anyway.
2. Bromelain - It's supposed to help with minor muscle injuries, sprains, etc. I took it right after my first 30DS workout and I was a lot better off the next day than I expected. Here's a little more about it, if you're interested. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/bromelain-000289.htm
Does anyone else know ways to get rid of the long-lasting muscle soreness that comes with new/really hard workouts?0 -
I had to skip yesterday due to a headache and nausea but I jumped back on it today! If I do an arm curl you can actually feel a ball of muscle!! And it doesn't require lots of poking around to find it!!! Who knew!?0
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For anyone who is still sore (or for future workout reference), here are a couple of things to try:
1. Oranges/Vitamin C - Yesterday on EverydayHealth.com I read that oranges help get rid of that after-workout pain. (For me, it's in my thighs...the squats, lunges/side lunges, and boxing in 30DS were some of the hardest moves for me.) Apparently the vitamin C in oranges is what does it. I'm not sure how true this is though, because I take vitamin C pills every day, and I was QUITE sore anyway.
2. Bromelain - It's supposed to help with minor muscle injuries, sprains, etc. I took it right after my first 30DS workout and I was a lot better off the next day than I expected. Here's a little more about it, if you're interested. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/bromelain-000289.htm
Does anyone else know ways to get rid of the long-lasting muscle soreness that comes with new/really hard workouts?
3) Magnesium helps!0 -
Day 9 - done! I don't feel to good today, but it's my usual november-first-snow-knee-and- shoulder-pain. So after the years I know it's gonna go away in a few days...0
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Done with day 7 and I'm not seeing the scale move yet. I am hoping for some difference in measurements since I have been sticking to my calorie goal except for Thanksgiving day. I am not sure if I will be ready to do level 2 in 3 days. My shins hurt a LOT when i am doing the jumping jacks and jump rope. I think I need better/newer shoes. I am seeing a bit better endurance. I also read on another post that someone gained like 7 pounds after doing this for 10 days due to retaining water because workouts cause you to do this at first???? Ugh.0
